Gatorland: The Alligator Capital of the World

It’s a lively, festive animal park that features theme park elements, a petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, a nature preserve, and animal sanctuaries. You absolutely must see their gator wrestling shows!

Fun Spot America

Although there are some gentler rides like the Ferris wheel, the majority of the action at Fun Spot is designed to be in the extreme – extreme coasters, extreme go karts, extreme bumper boats, you name it.

Boggy Creek Airboats Scenic Nature Tour

If you’d prefer to spend your summer days enjoying a bit of fresh air on the water, then scenic nature tours like those offered by Boggy Creek Airboats are a good choice for you.

Venture into the Central Florida Everglades on this informative and fascinating cruise and catch glimpses of the local wildlife, from gators and turtles to birds and more.

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

If you happen to be in the charming historical suburb of Winter Park, then this scenic tour is the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon.

Glide through twelve miles of lakes and canals on this hour-long cruise while you work on your tan and listen with one ear to the guide’s narration.

Dolphin Racer Speedboat Cruise

Prefer something a bit more exciting? Then hop aboard the Dolphin Racer Speedboat Cruise for the ride of your life!

Located in the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg area, this hour and fifteen minute long cruise proceeds at super fast speeds, combining exhilarating fun with the chance to see the dolphins who love to race along in the boat’s wake.

Festivals & Events

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards Harvest Festival – Clermont, FL

June 10 – June 12, 2016
This practically free festival ($2 donations requested) is a great way to enjoy the vineyard lifestyle and wine tasting alongside some great live music.

You’ll even get to stomp some grapes! While the whole family is welcome at the 26th annual Harvest Festival, you have to be 21+ to enjoy the wine.

CAHM Festival – Lake Eola

June 26, 2016
Festival attendees will have the chance to sample Trinidadian, Guyanese, Jamaican and Haitian food before rocking out to music from the islands of Grenada, St. Lucia and the Bahamas.

For the 21-and-older crowd, there will be an opportunity to taste the fermented flavors of Caribbean beers like Prestige, Kalik, Red Stripe, Banks, Carib and Presidente.

Manor Professional Wrestling Dinner Theater

June 24 – August 26, 2016
If this is your kind of thing, you should know that this event is regarded as a premier pro wrestling dinner show.

In addition to enjoying live music from the Manor House Band and a savory meal from executive chef Zach Barnes, dinner guests will take in a theater experience that “delivers wrestling with class and character in a unique, professional way.”

Let’s Recap

So there you have it. Our picks for some of the top things to do in Orlando in the summer.

Please note, the summer events taking place at some of these attractions may be separately ticketed and not included with the Go Orlando Card.

Plan to visit some of these top attractions during your trip. Whether you are traveling with your family or a couple of friends, we’re sure you will have a great time.